Know exactly what you're supporting.
Mercy Manor is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Here's our current standing, and what we'll publish as the ministry grows.
Where we stand today
Mercy Manor Home for Women is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and is classified by the IRS as a public charity — not a private foundation — under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The IRS issued our determination letter on 23 May 2024, with the exemption effective 26 June 2023.
What that means for your gift
Your contribution is tax-deductible under IRC Section 170, and Mercy Manor is qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers, and gifts under Sections 2055, 2106, and 2522.
Because the exemption is effective from 26 June 2023, that deductibility reaches back to gifts made from that date onward — including gifts made before the letter itself arrived.
| Legal name | Mercy Manor Home for Women |
|---|---|
| EIN | 93-2122542 |
| IRS classification | 501(c)(3) public charity — IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Determination letter | IRS Letter 947, issued 23 May 2024 |
| Exemption effective | 26 June 2023 |
| Contributions deductible | Yes |
| Accounting period ends | 31 December |
As a newly formed public charity still in its startup phase, Mercy Manor has not yet filed its first Form 990, and has not yet been evaluated by third-party charity raters such as Charity Navigator, Candid, or the ECFA. We will publish each of those the moment they exist — and we will not manufacture the appearance of them before they do.
We're finalizing the determination letter for publication and will post it here as a downloadable PDF so you can read the source document for yourself rather than take our word for it. The figures above are transcribed directly from that letter.
How gifts are used right now
Currently, donor gifts fund the work of preparing the secured facility to open: renovation, furnishing, staffing preparation, and program development. Once the home is operating, we will publish actual spending, consistent with standard nonprofit financial reporting.
In the meantime, here is our projected annual operating budget — what it will cost to run Mercy Manor once the doors open:
| Property costs | $52,500 |
|---|---|
| Staff salaries & wages | $123,720 |
| Program expenses | $34,000 |
| Total projected annual operating budget | $210,220 |
Property costs cover rent or mortgage, utilities, maintenance, and phone/internet. Salaries cover the Executive Director, Case Manager, live-in House Manager, and part-time weekend relief staff. Program expenses cover curriculum, transportation, insurance, office supplies, and fundraising. This is a projection for planning purposes, not an audited figure — we will replace it with actual results once the home has been operating for a full year.
Governed by a real board
Mercy Manor is governed by an active board with direct experience in recovery programming, victim advocacy, healthcare governance, and law enforcement. Meet the board →
Questions about our finances?
We would rather answer a direct question than have you guess. Reach out any time.